4. They’re on a game show!
“Evening, meitantei-san! Listen, I don’t have very much time, but I have a very important question for you: do you remember the name of the bloke who destroyed all of those buildings a little ways back? Something about the imperfections of his work causing his pride a bit of an annoyance. I’ve twenty seconds to get it right or I can’t advance to the next round. So please, Kudou-kun… the name?”
[text] That.. actually doesn’t sound too terrible. I don’t think we’ve had a chance for a proper discussion between us on Holmes. Though I should probably warn that I don’t know what my tolerance is…
He mostly didn’t want to invite Hattori because he was sure arguments would break out between the two. He knew they could be friends but the arguments made it a little on the difficult side. But he also knew he could trust Hakuba to look after him if something went wrong.
If Shinichi had stopped texting him, Hakuba would have left him alone for the time being. But the fact that he continued to reply had him excited and eager to take the opportunity to establish a connection.
[text] That’s perfectly fine. We’ll stick to two rounds to see how it goes, and make sure we have dinner, too. An evening out to discuss Holmes sounds absolutely splendid, I think. When are you free?
He was kind of glad he hadn’t commented on the compliment, if only because he was quite red faced as it was upon realizing he’d voiced that thought. Though it faded some at the grin he cracked at the last text.
[text] I’m sure you have. Though remind me if I ever rethink my stance on drinking to make sure I take you with me. I think it would be in my best interest to have you along.
[text] Though if it does ever happen, lets not let Hattori know about this…
[text] Of course. I’ll invite you to come along next time; I think that we could have quite a bit of fun. The Osakan can stay in Osaka, and we Tokyo residents can enjoy an evening of discussing Mr. Holmes over a drink or two.
Kudou Shinichi wanting to potentially have drinks with him and not invite Hattori? Perhaps things weren’t quite so horrible…
After he’d fallen asleep waiting for a reply for Hakuba he’d been surprised to see a text from this morning waiting for him. There was a flush and a faint chuckle as he looked it over. As cute as drunk Hakuba was… it served as a good reminder as to why he refused to drink.
[text] No, it’s fine, Hakuba-san. It’s almost a little funny, looking back over it all, but I’m glad to see you back to yourself. I hope next time you’ll be more careful to cut back on your liquor. Ah… thank you? You… aren’t so bad yourself either, tbh. Though I would like to think we are closer to friends then potential?
[text] If you feel comfortable with that level of familiarity, then I would be honored. Thank you, Kudou-kun. That means a great deal to me.
[text] I’ll also be certain to be careful in terms of alcohol – I think I’ve had enough for the time being.
Hakuba wasn’t going to comment on the compliment, awkwardly given or not. Kudou Shinichi considered him ‘not so bad’ looking, and them friends? Incredible!
[text] That’s good to know, I guess. But you can’t blame me for worrying.
[text] Koushine? I can’t seem to figure out what you mean here, sorry.
[text] I am hardly ever home! How do you not know this? Aside from the fact you’re drunk and probably aren’t thinking too clearly.
[text] As evident by the fact you think I look like KID. Just because he doesn’t need a mask to disguise as me doesn’t mean anything.
[text] kahdsfjgalgfwkhdf kahdfha IAMNOTCUTE.
[text] regardless you remind meof a story about a detecitve who was the best detective inf all of london
[text] NAY all the wORDL
[text] you would have won the koushien i think
[text] dos harttor talk about me? i understand you two are friends
[text] your face
[text] is almost like a kudou
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[text] I would ask how you would know how many times you’ve been to my house but you probably, actually counted them so.
[text] Do you know how often I’m not at home? I think the most I see of my house is coming home at night and leaving it in the morning.
[text] I have no problem seeing you, just make sure I’m home next time.
[text] Please do not kill Hattori.
[text] Why is that even a text omg. You’re drunk aren’t you. I suppose the contents of your texts should have clued me in on that.
[text] iwouldnt really kill huim reall come on he’s aone ouf our cOLLEAGUES
[text] besides we haverto have an koushine fro real
[text] wait you wernent there were you
[text] blodyy hell kudou
[text] b;oody
[text] hELL
[text] didyou knwoi that you lylook just liek kaitou kid
[text] god youre so cute
[text] kidou-kun ih avebene ot your house like fifty times
[text] andy oyu never answer the door
[text] do younot want to se your colleguage?
[text] whatcna I do to get oyu to noticem e
[text] solves lall the crimes? ?????
[text] doihave to murder hattori
Mwah: Three people I’d like to kiss.
“Three more people to kiss… Reiko Akiba, Kirigiri Kyouko, and… Kudou Shinichi~”
